As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

Strawberries are known as heart berries or ode’iminan in Ojibwemowin and they play a special role in our regional ecosystems.

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance ...

Ice plant in the Southwest region, dymondia in the Pacific Northwest, Asiatic jasmine in humid areas of the Southeast, sedum ...

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat for wildlife.

Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 6 to 12 inches tall x 4 to 6 inches wide Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; medium to wet, acidic, well-drained soil Wild Strawberry Getty / romiri ...

A low-growing ground cover, sweet alyssum is known for the honeylike scent of its tiny four-petal flowers. The fragrance may attract beneficial insects to help control the harmful ones.

As with any planting decision, match the plant to the site. Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your ...

A gardening expert has revealed a key task to help strawberry plants thrive this month. The sweet fruit often needs a helping hand in June, according to Hayden Salt of Jacksons Nurseries.

In wild spaces — woodlands, meadows and cracked sidewalks — nature rarely leaves bare ground. Yet in gardens, we often see rivers of mulch between plants.

Strawberry plants will grow ‘tastier and plumper’ fruit if grown near 1 common plant A delicious fruit and a favourite home-grown option, with the right neighbours strawberries can flourish in ...

Plant this drought-tolerant ground cover with care, as it spreads quickly by roots, forming a dense mass in the garden. Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 6 to 12 inches tall x 12 to 24 inches wide ...